Could my water pump cause my car to suddenly be very loud?

2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
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SRB0710
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When I got my oil changed last week, they told me my water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. Well today I was driving and all of a sudden my car got extremely loud. Could it be my water pump?
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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It sure can if the shaft becomes loose it will make a lot of noise.
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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SRB0710
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Yes it's extremely loud. It happened suddenly. Will the noise go away if the water pump is replaced?
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the water pumping is making the noise but i dont if it is.Iam not there to hear it and trace the noise down.
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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SRB0710
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It sounds like a lawnmower.
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:42 PM
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SRB0710
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A very loud lawnmower. It starts right up, but its just the sudden loud noise.
Jun 8, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Which engine do you have in your car?
Jun 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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